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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the answers below best describes the cable used for the drop lines in the DeviceNet transmission system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "D"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is used for schools, small localized businesses, and shopping malls?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 3 field devices connected?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a horn being sounded?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the connection to the control system performed?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?
Which of the answers below is not a common fiber optic connector in the instrumentation field? Choose the answer that best applies.
Which of the cables below is best used for the trunk cabling of the DeviceNet transmission system?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Looking at the answers below, choose the one that contains all of the classifications.
Which of the categories below best represents a component not used in the construction of a segment for DeviceNet?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the value may be useful, but of diminished quality?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with analog values that require a significant degree of accuracy?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
Which of the answers below best defines the amount of devices that a DeviceNet segment can handle at one time (omitting the scanner)?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
Which of the recommended standards below is best describes as a DTE to DCE connection only?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as conditions resulting in poor product and increased energy waste?
The term "Modem" relates best to which of the answers below?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the longest response times?
Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61131-3?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the collection of alarms is assessed for its notification level?